Contracts Advisor - SMP Opportunity with Saudi ARAMCO

Role Overview

Contracts Advisor with Saeed Raddad Group, an Investment Holding Group based in Dammam, Saudi Arabia, in a Saudi Aramco opportunity. The role is based in Dhahran.

Company Overview

Saeed Raddad Group is an Investment Holding Group operating across diverse sectors: Energy, Manufacturing, Engineering, Facilities Management, Human Resources, Medical and Pharmaceutical Industries, Travel and Tourism, Real Estate, and Information and Communication Technology.

Role Purpose

Lead a Contracts Administration Group as the Contract Proponent representative, providing direction and technical expertise to ensure proper and timely development, maintenance, and administration of contracts in accordance with corporate policies, procedures, and technical requirements in a cost-effective manner.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Management

• Act as team leader in a Contracts Administration Group.
• Provide work direction to a team of 4 to 8 employees.
• Motivate subordinate professional people and communicate with professional-level colleagues in other fields and senior and executive management both within and outside the Company.

Contract Development & Administration

• Serve as the Contract Proponent representative in the development and administration of contracts in assigned organization.
• Initiate guidelines, coordinate activities, and provide technical expertise to assure proper and timely development or maintenance and administration of contracts.
• Maintain conformity to accepted corporate contracting policies and procedures.
• Meet proponent technical and operational requirements in a timely and cost-effective manner.
• Prepare, review, and coordinate contract documentation through internal approval and execution workflows.
• Monitor contract performance, track compliance, and manage change control.

Technical Review & Approval

• Recommend approval based on technical requirements and contract administration experience.
• Assess proposals, pricing structures, and contractual risks.
• Determine technical qualification of bidders.
• Provide expertise on different contract types, including lump-sum, unit-price, and time-and-materials agreements.

Stakeholder Engagement & Negotiation

• Engage daily with line and staff supervisory personnel in assigned organizations to provide assistance in Scope, with representatives of the Contracting Department, Functional Review organizations (financial and legal), and Government Affairs.
• Coordinate concerning the development of contract requirements, contracting plans, and their implementation.
• Negotiate contract terms and conditions with senior management of large international and multinational corporations weekly or more frequently.
• Negotiate contract service, claim settlement terms and conditions.
• Develop scopes of service and provisions for payment.
• Support contract interpretation and clarification.

Reporting & Documentation

• Update service requirements and provide status reports frequently to internal stakeholders.
• Generate detailed reports, charts, summaries, and presentations to support budgeting, forecasting, and decision-making processes.
• Draft contracts, amendments, and related correspondence.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Law, Engineering, Finance, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• 12 years' experience in the petroleum or related industry with experience in operational area.
• Minimum of 3 years of progressively responsible work or contact with auditing, accounting, and contracting techniques and procedures.
• High level of fluency in oral and written English.

Skills & Competencies

• In-depth understanding of contract lifecycle management, from initiation and scope definition to execution and close-out.
• Familiarity with different contract types, including lump-sum, unit-price, and time-and-materials agreements.
• Knowledge of corporate governance frameworks and internal procurement procedures.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to assess proposals, pricing structures, and contractual risks.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy in reviewing and maintaining contract documentation.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams including Contracting, Finance, Project Management, and Legal.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple contracts and priorities simultaneously.
• Proficiency in using business systems and software relevant to contract administration and reporting, including ERP systems and Microsoft Office Suite.

Additional Information

Work Schedule & Location

• Work Schedule: 5 days per week, 8 hours per day.
• Work Location: Dhahran.

Benefits

• Competitive Basic Salary plus Overbase.
• Adequate Health Insurance.
• Annual Leave and Public Holidays.
• Annual Flight Tickets for Expats.

Certifications (Preferred & Advantageous)

• Certified in Contract Management (e.g., Certified Commercial Contracts Manager – CCCM, or Certified Professional Contracts Manager – CPCM) is preferred.
• Professional certification in Procurement or Project Management (e.g., PMP – Project Management Professional) is advantageous.
• Completion of legal or business training programs related to contract law, commercial negotiations, or risk assessment is considered an added advantage.

Application Window

• Start Date: August 18, 2026.
• End Date: August 22, 2026.